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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aunt Mae tell David to get into Clyde's truck after graduation?

2. What does David suggest to Jo Lynne when she first says she is leaving?

3. How does Aunt Mae travel to Nashville?

4. In "Chapter 10," why does David think about his toy train?

5. In "Chapter 6," what picture does David's mother stare at often?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aunt Mae disappoint David on his graduation night?

2. How does David meet Jo Lynne?

3. What does Aunt Mae promise David in "Chapter 8"?

4. How does David feel when Jo Lynne comes to say goodbye to him in "Chapter 8"?

5. In "Chapter 8," how do David's former classmates affect him?

6. How does David decide where to go in "Chapter 10"?

7. How does David leave town after his mother dies?

8. Why is Aunt Mae home more in "Chapter 8"?

9. What happens when the war ends in "Chapter 6"?

10. Why does Aunt Mae leave David in "Chapter 8"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What commentary does the author provide on education? Consider formal and informal education.

Essay Topic 2

Consider the author's personal history as it relates to "The Neon Bible." Toole was only 16 when he wrote this novel, how does that affect the text?

Essay Topic 3

How is poverty a driving force in this novel? What message does the author send about poverty? Give examples from the book to support your statements.

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